Save the Date: Sunday evenings in October, WILPFers present a series of films featuring Cuban Women of the African Diaspora. Watch films about the inspiring life stories of several Afro-Cuban feminist leaders, framed by informative presentations for context and depth. Tune in each Sunday this month!
Updates
Friday, September 30, 2022 - 08:02
Friday, September 30, 2022 - 07:54
For 20 years, Vermont WILPF has gathered annually for a summer retreat to organize and connect. This year, their convening included an invigorating discussion about NATO held in the village square. Robin Lloyd describes this year's nourishing VT WILPF gathering and the value of conversations, sisterhood, and solidarity.
Friday, September 30, 2022 - 07:24
Bay Area WILPFers rallied at their Senator’s offices to protest the war in Ukraine, sharing impassioned messages of peace. Read from Betty Trainor’s speech!
Friday, September 30, 2022 - 07:16
Informational talks with featured guest speakers, hosted by the Detroit Branch, bring members together for compelling discussions and immediate virtual actions!
Friday, September 30, 2022 - 07:05
Cindy Piester will represent WILPF US and Earth Democracy’s Climate Justice+Women+Peace Project on the WILPF International Environmental Working Group’s delegation to COP 27, the UN Climate Change Conference.
Monday, August 29, 2022 - 12:51
The Poor Peoples Campaign and WILPF continue to partner to register more new voters, especially people of color whose voices will make or break the election. How has your branch been supporting the Reconstruction Agenda? Follow the Center for Common Ground Reclaim Our Vote campaign to show solidarity and take action!
Monday, August 29, 2022 - 12:45
The UN will hold its 67th Commission on the Status of Women in spring 2023. Spread the word to university students and WILPF members who may want to enroll for WILPF programs to attend meetings at the UN in New York! This is a great opportunity for participants to understand CSW activities and even pursue a career in international relations. Reach out for further details!
Monday, August 29, 2022 - 12:40
Who would have predicted six months ago that the war in Ukraine would still be raging in early September? We must keep pressing our Congressional representatives and the President to stop sending more weapons, and urge Ukraine and Russia to start negotiating an end to the war. The Peace in Ukraine Coalition is having a week of actions from September 12 - 15. Rally outside your Congressperson’s local office on Thursday, September 15th!
Monday, August 29, 2022 - 12:20
WILPF is committed to peace and justice, and in the U.S. today, a crucial part of justice is uprooting all aspects of white supremacy – ideology and practices alike. They are terribly hurtful and destructive to our country! I’m asking for your help now, both in encouraging and supporting Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) WILPF members to take on WILPF leadership, and in recruiting BIPOC folks as WILPF members.
Monday, August 29, 2022 - 12:08
The world would benefit from establishing a Middle East Weapons of Mass Destruction Free Zone (Middle East WMDFZ), free of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons. Take action to urge members of Congress to reduce all appropriations for weapons and to endorse the UN process for a Middle East WMDFZ!
